Utah LLC Operating Agreement Forms

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The Utah LLC operating agreement is a legal document that would be utilized by a company of any size, to not only establish company standard operating procedures and policies (among other aspects of the business), but to offer the members/owner(s) the needed protections that the document will provide.

The State of Utah will not require this document as a prerequisite to conducting business within their State. However, without the placement of the document, the members/owner(s) may expose their personal assets and financial accounts to vulnerabilities in the event that their company would be presented with any form of litigation. With the implementation of the document, each member’s/owner’s personal properties would remain protected while leaving all liabilities to their company. With the placement of the document, the company would also have the opportunity to take advantage of tax options once the document has been completed and filed.

It is strongly suggested that the owner(s)/members carefully preview the entire document to ensure that all parties are clear with regard to the language. In the event that the language contained within the document is unclear, the parties may elect to employ the legal services of a knowledgeable attorney for further assistance.

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How to Form an LLC in Utah

All LLCs operating within the State of Utah need to be registered with the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. However, it is best to Search for your LLC Name in the State’s database prior to filing to ensure that no other entity has taken or reserved the name. All duplicate and similar names will be declined by the State.

Step 1 – Registered Agent

Each LLC in Utah must designate and maintain a Registered Agent for the purpose of receiving service of process and government notices on behalf of the company. The agent may be an individual resident of the State or a qualified business operating within the State.

Step 2 – LLC Type

The Division of Corporations and Commercial Code has separate forms and fees for each LLC type. Therefore, you must make certain that you know which LLC type needs to be filed.

A Domestic LLC is a company formed within the State

A Foreign LLC is a company initially formed in an outside jurisdiction

Step 3 – Complete the Application

From the following options, select the one which matches your LLC type and filing preference:

*Online filers will be required to create an Online Account in order to access the State’s filing portal.

Step 4 – Filing Fee

A $70 filing fee must be supplied upon completion of the application. The fee is payable by credit card (online) or with a check/money order made out to the ‘State of Utah’ (paper). If filing by mail, send all articles to the following address:

An operating agreement is a multi-purpose document which LLC owners may use to standardize the operating procedures and provisions of the company. The form outlines the general meeting times, managerial responsibilities, and financial investments of the members, among other things.

Step 6 – Employer Identification Number (EIN)

An Employer Identification Number (EIN) should be acquired once you’ve correctly filed your LLC with the State. This identifier is used when reporting tax information to the Internal Revenue Service, much like a Social Security Number. To apply, submit Adobe PDF From SS-4 through the mail or complete the Online Application.

How to Write

Step 1 – Once the document is downloaded, enter the company name into the line at the top of the form.

Step 2 – The Agreement – Enter a date that the document will be considered effective, in dd/mm/yyyy format – Enter the following:

Check the applicable box

Any additional required information

Single-Member – The name of the company. The state of the company location. Submit the owner’s name and business address

Multi-Member – Each member’s full name and respective address

Step 3 – Name and Principal Place of Business – Provide the following: